Before you order parts, we must address the cost-benefit analysis. The Toshiba Satellite C660 typically shipped with entry-level processors like the Intel Celeron 900, the Pentium T4500, or perhaps a low-end Core i3.
If your laptop currently has an Intel Celeron P6xxx or Core i3-3xxM, you are likely on the HM55 chipset with Socket G1. Intel Core i5-460M (2.53GHz, 2.8GHz Turbo). High Performance: Intel Core i7-620M (2.66GHz, 3.33GHz Turbo). 2. Second-Generation Intel (HM65 Chipset) Models with a Pentium B9xx Core i3-2xxxM use the HM65 chipset with Socket G2. Top Recommendation: Intel Core i5-2520M or Potential i7 Upgrade: While some users from BIOS-Mods have tested quad-core i7s like the
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You must apply new high-quality thermal paste. Upgrading to a quad-core i7 (45W TDP) in a system designed for dual-core (35W TDP) may lead to thermal throttling or power delivery issues. Alternative Performance Boosts
The C660 uses the (Socket G1). This is for the first generation of Intel Core processors (Arrandale architecture) and some Pentium/Celeron derivatives. toshiba satellite c660 cpu upgrade
| Chipset | Compatible CPUs | |---------|----------------| | HM55 | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (1st gen, Arrandale), Pentium P6xxx, Celeron P4xxx/P5xxx | | HM65 | Intel Core i3/i5/i7 (2nd gen, Sandy Bridge), Pentium B9xx, Celeron B8xx |
You will not see a dramatic improvement in gaming because the integrated GPU (Intel HD Graphics "Ironlake") remains the same across all Arrandale CPUs. The i5/i7 models have slightly faster GPU clocks, but we’re talking 10-15% at best. Before you order parts, we must address the
Before buying a new CPU, confirm your exact motherboard and chipset: